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Boeing 747

Long-haul passenger and cargo aircraft

An iconic four-engine widebody used for passenger, freight and specialist operations.

Manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft type
Widebody jet
Passenger capacity
366–605
Maximum range
8,000 nmi
Engine options
Four turbofan engines
First flight
Not available
Production status
Out of production
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Aircraft details

Manufacturer
Boeing
Family
747
Aircraft type
Widebody jet
Primary role
Long-haul passenger and cargo aircraft
Production status
Out of production
Passenger capacity
366–605
Maximum range
8,000 nautical miles
Engine options
Four turbofan engines
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http://viewfromthewing.com/rss · Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:04:40 +0000

747 Pilot Was Running Out Of Fuel But Still Wanted To Fly To Houston — Air Traffic Control Made Him Land In Dallas

A Houston-bound Boeing 747 freighter reported running out of fuel with just 6,000 pounds remaining, yet the pilot still asked to continue another 210 miles to Houston. Air traffic control stepped in, declared the emergency for the crew, and made the plane land at Dallas–Fort Worth instead, almost certainly preventing a much more serious incident.

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https://avitrader.com/feed/ · Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:18:06 +0000

NAM adds fifth Boeing 747 Freighter

<p>Network Airline Management (NAM) has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400BCF, increasing its Boeing 747 fleet to five aircraft. The converted freighter entered service at the end of July 2026 and will operate from the company&#8217;s hub in Liège, Belgium. The aircraft adds payload capacity, long-range capability and flexible main-deck [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://avitrader.com/2026/08/04/nam-adds-fifth-boeing-747-freighter/">NAM adds fifth Boeing 747 Freighter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avitrader.com">AviTrader Aviation News</a>.</p>

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Aircraft names

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